Interview with Tricia Cast (Nina)

Tricia Cast returns to Y&R on May 1st for a “handful of episodes” when Katherine and Murphy get married. Cast most recently appeared on the show in November for the funeral of Katherine Chancellor.

“Coming back certainly feels like home, It was great fun,” she enthuses. “Everyone has been so warm and welcoming, and it’s been so nice to see all the friendly and familiar faces. It’s wonderful. It’s a great group of people at the show.”

Tricia explains that many things have changed at the show — like her old dressing room, for example. “Michelle Stafford has moved into my old room, so I’ve been floating,” she explains.

Over the last several years, Tricia has taken a break from acting and she’s been living in Tennessee with her husband, musician Bat McGrath. She’s been doing lots of quilting and gardening and taking care of her three dogs. “I’ve been living a very quiet life, which has been lovely.”

“When they asked me to come back for Katherine’s funeral, I thought the visit would be such a nice opportunity, and it was,” she explains. “It was great seeing everyone and I enjoyed meeting Daniel Goddard and having that scene where they discussed him being the ‘real’ Phillip. So then when they asked me to come back for her wedding, I couldn’t resist that, either.”

Cast says that she’s open to more appearances in the future. “It’s all up to the show. If they’d like me to come in from time to time, that’s great, and I’d be happy to pop in and out as often as they’d like.”

“One of the most commendable parts of Maria’s storytelling is using the rich history of the show,” notes Co-Head Writer Scott Hamner of Y&R’s decision to bring back vets like Cast and Beau Kayzer (Brock). “These popular characters from the past will only help to generate more story.”

Tricia Cast Returns to Y&R
From Soap Opera Digest
Thanks Daytime Royalty